Here's the 17 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹8,773 per quintal in Lunkaransar APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01What Put Lunkaransar APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,345
- Lowest Price Today₹8,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,773
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.8% below the period average, sitting just 6.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijayapura APMC Leader | ₹9,858 |
| 2 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Vadali APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 6 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 7 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,748 |
| 8 Dhari APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 10 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,678 |
| 11 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹253 (2.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Cotton prices at Lunkaransar APMC ranged between ₹8,200 and ₹9,345, with the average around ₹8,937. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,345 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,773 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,270 | ₹9,131 | ₹9,201 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,111 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,056 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,071 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,886 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,740 | ₹8,770 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Lunkaransar APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.